"The San Diego Padres drafted Cole Roberts in 2019, though the shortstop opted to play with Loyola Marymount University for four years before testing professional baseball. The Arizona Diamondbacks signed him as an un-drafted free agent in 2023. Cole Roberts had a great first season in the Arizona Complex League, posting a 1.035 OPS through 19 games in his first season. He began 2024 in Single-A and worked his way up to High-A, but the D-backs ultimately released him in July 2024."
"The Philadelphia Phillies signed him to a minor league contract ahead of 2025, and although he made it all the way to Double-A from Single-A in their system, they ultimately released him in July 2025 as well. Now retired, Cole Roberts will follow in his father's footsteps and begin a coaching career. Coincidentally, Dave Roberts began his playing career with the Tigers, being drafted by the team and remaining in their minor league system for five seasons."
"MLB.com defines a bench coach as the right-hand man to the team's manager. Their responsibilities are broad, but they generally assist in making in-game decisions and serve as an advisor to the manager. The bench coach often fills in for the manager during suspensions. Dodgers bench coach Danny Lehmann took Dave Roberts' spot this season after the manager got tossed during a heated matchup with the Padres. Due to their proximity to the manager and knowledge of the game, MLB.com notes "Many bench coaches"
Cole Roberts, son of Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts, will serve as bench coach for Single-A Lakeland Flying Tigers in the Detroit Tigers' farm system. The San Diego Padres drafted Roberts in 2019, and he played four years at Loyola Marymount before signing with the Arizona Diamondbacks as an undrafted free agent in 2023. He posted a 1.035 OPS in the Arizona Complex League, advanced to High-A in 2024, but was released in July 2024. The Philadelphia Phillies signed him for 2025 and he reached Double-A before another July release. Roberts is now retired and beginning a coaching career. Bench coaches advise managers and assist with in-game decisions, often filling in during suspensions.
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